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TV schedule Saturday 6th January 2018

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's Tea Time. Image shows from L to R: Trevor McDonald, Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Tea Time

Series 2, Episode 1 - Sir Trevor McDonald

Broadcasting legend Sir Trevor McDonald is first to brave the bedlam in Series 2. Expect the unexpected as he sings the show out with Harry and showcases his sausage-making skills.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of Character

Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.

Channel 5 logo 7pm (repeat)
Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Series 1, Episode 2

Joe Pasquale narrates another selection of clips of pranks pulled on celebrities. Highlights include Ant & Dec setting up Stephen Mulhern, and Anastacia appearing on Sweden's Idol singing show.

Channel 5 logo 7pm
60 min
Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Series 1, Episode 2

Joe Pasquale narrates another selection of clips of pranks pulled on celebrities. Highlights include Ant & Dec setting up Stephen Mulhern, and Anastacia appearing on Sweden's Idol singing show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 6 - Final Stretch

Godber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Adil Ray sitcom.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 1

James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter, Sky Sports presenter Olivia Wayne and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Two 8:15pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 8 - All Is Safety Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 2 - Manchester

This week, Michael is at the Manchester Apollo, where he is joined by North West favourite Jason Manford as well as John Bishop, Sarah Millican and Mick Ferry.

Russia Today 10:25pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Highlights Special - New Year Hangover Special

Sam starts off 2018 with a reminder of some of the best and worst bits from the end of 2017.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 1 - Caroline's First Day

It is Dr. Caroline Todd's first day at the East Hampton Hospital Trust, but things don't start terribly well for her. Mac and Statham enjoy some banter, Martin looks up his old school friends online, Guy eats some coffee and Joanna has some fun on a vibrating bed.

BBC Two 11pm
45 min version
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Katherine Ryan, John Robins, Marlon Davis. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Christmas Special - Katherine Ryan, Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett, John Robins

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. In a special festive edition, the funny and fabulous Katherine Ryan introduces Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett and John Robins to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 1 - Why Are There Still Chickens?

Dave Gorman flips his lid and his laptop open to ponder modern life. Dave conducts a live experiment with over a thousand eggs!

BBC Two 11:45pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Rich Hall, Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 10 - Origins And Openings

Tune in to hear what Mr First thought of Mr Second - and much more. With Susan Calman, Rich Hall and Josh Widdicombe.

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